Our Team

IRB RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Demetria brings over seven years of expertise in IRB compliance, human-subjects research ethics, and protocol development. She guides ACES project teams through regulatory processes and community-based study management.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT: Lina is a Rutgers-trained evaluation consultant with over ten years of experience in public health and community health assessments. She leads grant writing, business development, and data storytelling at ACES.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR: Teneele holds a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences from Rowan University and is a maternal health professional and birth doula. She specializes in project coordination, research, and eliminating maternal health disparities.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Adejadesola holds a BPH and MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the University of Florida. She specializes in maternal and child health research to advance health equity and address social determinants of health.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Aika is a systems-level strategist with over nine years of experience in maternal and child health policy. She holds an MPH from George Washington University and leads equity-driven research, data analysis, and program evaluation.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Dr. Jackson brings over eight years of public health leadership experience in administration, Medicaid policy, and strategic planning. She specializes in behavioral health policy, process improvement, and coalition management.

PROJECT MANAGER: Cheyenne is a community engagement specialist and NYC Department of Health coordinator focused on health equity and resident inclusion. She holds an MPH in Global Health from NYU and specializes in community-based partnerships.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Crystal is a population health specialist with ten years of experience in infectious disease surveillance and outbreak investigations. She provides technical expertise in program evaluation, STATA data analysis, and health equity strategy.

PROJECT MANAGER: Elizabeth has over a decade of experience leading health systems research, population health initiatives, and value-based care programs. She holds an MPH from Rutgers University and specializes in stakeholder engagement and client reporting.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Eniola holds an MPH from the University of Arizona specializing in health promotion and behavioral health. She applies Culturally Responsive Equitable Evaluation (CREE) to address health disparities and advance social justice.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Rachel is a strategic public health consultant with a Master of Public Health from the University at Buffalo. At ACES, she supports research, program evaluation, and data analytics for the MassCALL3 project.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dr. Onwuzurike is a board-certified OB/GYN and Harvard-trained faculty member at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Her work centers on promoting reproductive health justice and system-level changes for marginalized communities.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Ayesha earned her MPH from Boston University specializing in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Maternal & Child Health. She brings extensive experience in qualitative research, community outreach, and equity assessments.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dr. Wariso is an OB/GYN physician with an MD from Meharry Medical College and a Master’s in Global Maternal Health from Harvard. She concentrates her expertise on health policy, disparities research, and clinical practice.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Brenna is a public health researcher with over eight years of experience in maternal and reproductive health. She specializes in healthcare accessibility, doula integration, and qualitative program evaluation.

PROJECT MANAGER: Christina is a public health leader with over 11 years of experience specializing in maternal and child health equity. She leads qualitative research teams at ACES and co-founded Accompany Doula Care to expand community doula access.

PROJECT MANAGER: Judith brings over six years of project management experience in maternal and child health, reproductive justice, and grant administration. She oversees project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement at ACES.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Laura is a DONA-certified birth doula and childbirth educator who has attended over 100 births serving the Latinx community. She serves as a subject matter expert for doula certification programs with the MA Department of Public Health.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Patricia is a birth doula, equity consultant, and midwifery student with extensive experience in community maternal health advocacy. She specializes in health equity training, data collection, and strategic planning.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Rachel holds an MPH from Columbia University specializing in maternal and child health and early childhood development. She manages prospective cohort studies, survey deployment, and program evaluations.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dr. Mitchell is an OB/GYN physician and Registered Dietitian specializing in maternal-fetal well-being, metabolic health, and clinical nutrition. Her research focuses on maternal nutrient deficiencies and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Tatiana brings over five years of public health experience in healthcare project management, clinical operations, and maternal health at ACES. She is a practicing birth doula and project manager at NICHQ.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Araba is a Certified Health Education Specialist with over five years of experience in mixed-methods evaluation and program planning. She holds an MPH from Montclair State University and focuses on eliminating health disparities.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Betty is a public health professional skilled in health policy, regulatory affairs, and mixed-methods research. She leverages data visualization tools like Tableau and RStudio to support evidence-based policymaking.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Betyna is an epidemiologist with an MPH from Nova Southeastern University specializing in disease modeling and statistical analysis. She utilizes R, Python, and STATA to conduct advanced research and track global health trends.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Claudine is a PhD candidate at Boston University with over a decade of public health experience in health disparities and qualitative research. She specializes in survey design, grant writing, and community health advocacy.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Dr. Harville is a professor of epidemiology at Tulane University with over 20 years of research experience in adverse pregnancy outcomes. She contributes high-level quantitative analysis, survey design, and manuscript development at ACES.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Maia studied Peace and Justice Studies and Public Health at Tufts University. She focuses on research-based capacity building, community engagement, and strategic planning initiatives aimed at advancing health equity.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Dr. Foster is a clinical health professional and quantitative research consultant with over ten years of experience in chronic conditions and maternal health. She provides mixed-methods research and project management support.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Monica brings over a decade of experience in maternal and child health research, program evaluation, and data management. She specializes in bilingual (English/Spanish) survey design and inclusive data collection.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Ololade brings expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, training development, and program evaluation across academic and government sectors. She leads data analysis and literature reviews at ACES.

QUANTITATIVE CONSULTANT: Victoria is a data manager and quantitative analyst at ACES. She has over eight years of experience in public health research. She specializes in SAS, SQL, Python, and R to analyze reproductive health disparities.

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER: Cassandra brings over five years of experience in program management, evaluation, and data analysis within emergency medicine settings. She leads ACES' communications strategy while pursuing a dual MBA/MPH.

PROJECT MANAGER: Chibu is a certified project manager with over ten years of experience delivering large-scale public health and IT programs. She holds an MPH from West Chester University and specializes in digital modernization and data-driven delivery.

PROJECT MANAGER: Dr. Amutah brings over 15 years of experience in education policy, research, and data analysis. He holds an EdD from Rutgers University and currently serves as Statewide Data Manager for the New Jersey Department of Education.

PROJECT MANAGER: Kendra is a Certified Mental Health First Aid provider with ten years of experience in community health education and workforce development. At ACES, she serves as primary liaison and manages daily project operations.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Dr. Sanders is a healthcare and IT consultant with over 20 years of experience directing population health programs and public health informatics. She specializes in strategy development, program evaluation, and health policy.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Dr. Robinson brings over 30 years of experience in educational research, program evaluation, and accreditation. She advises public health organizations and contributes to mixed-methods research at ACES.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Yoann holds an MPH from Nova Southeastern University and is trilingual in Haitian Creole, French, and Spanish. She specializes in health policy, health equity, emergency preparedness, and infectious disease prevention.